You no longer need a fortune to own real estate anymore. With real estate crowdfunding, you can now invest in a fraction of a property – yes, an actual building – without ever dealing with tenants.

Crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter are vulnerable to misconduct by entrepreneurs who overpromise what they are capable of creating. Platforms could take a more active role in verifying the ...

The next era of crowdfunding begins May 16. From that Monday, entrepreneurs can raise money by selling pieces of their companies to anyone with the cash and the interest. Before this rule change, ...